Platja de la Torre de l'Esperó
40.556° N, 8.313° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
Platja de la Torre de l'Esperó is a beach in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing west (265°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 70 | 79 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 94 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 85 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 91 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 81 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 67 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 70 | 58 | 25°C |
Where is Platja de la Torre de l'Esperó
Platja de la Torre de l'Esperó is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.55603, 8.31339.
As the crow flies: 0.3 km from the centre of Alghero, 28 km from the provincial capital Sassari.
Winds and shelter at Platja de la Torre de l'Esperó
With the coast facing west (265°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Platja de la Torre de l'Esperó
Can you swim at Platja de la Torre de l'Esperó today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Platja de la Torre de l'Esperó is 79/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 25°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Platja de la Torre de l'Esperó?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 28 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Platja de la Torre de l'Esperó sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Platja de la Torre de l'Esperó?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).